Working with one of the UK's leading providers of specialist packing and international shipping to the fine art, antiques and interior design industry, with offices near Heathrow, Gatwick, the Midlands and New York.
EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL WITHIN FINE ARTS/ANTIQUES &OR HIGH END FUNITURE
Recruiting a 'driver/art handler' to join A growing team in the Langley facility.
Responsibilities will include: -
* Proper handling and packing of various types of fine art and furniture and securing in truck for safe transport
* Installation/De-Installation of various fine art and furniture
* Picking up and delivering a variety of artworks including paintings, sculptures and high value furniture of all descriptions
* Driving a truck, locally and long distance between cities and around Europe
* Inspecting artworks to determine how, where, when, or if to touch them and how to pack for transport
* Understand how to properly wrap, load, span, tie in artworks within a truck to keep them safe and stable during transport
* Efficiently handling paperwork including bills of lading, labelling, timesheets and detailed condition reports with photos
* Communicating with clients
* Communicating with operations team throughout the day
The ideal candidate will have the ability to contribute to working in a small team and a willingness to learn.
The right candidate will have the following:
* Clean driving record
* Be physically fit and have the ability to work comfortably on ladders, scaffolding and/or mechanized lifts
* Professional appearance and demeanour
* Class 1 HGV licence
* Willingness to work around Europe
* Willingness to spend nights away for longer trips
* Some knowledge/experience handling high end goods would be advantageous
Overtime and night away payment available, alongside the opportunity to grow within an exciting and expanding international company.
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